Evra at left back? I can't believe it's not Buttner! - The Alexander Büttner Thread

Büttner signs for United

Dutch defender Alexander Büttner has today completed his medical, agreed personal terms and signed for Manchester United on a five-year contract until 2017.
The 23-year-old, who was part of Holland's preliminary squad for this summer's European Championship, joins the Reds from Vitesse Arnhem, where he made 119 appearances over the past four years.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "Alexander is one of the best young left backs in Europe and we're delighted to sign him. He's someone we've been watching for a while now. He gives us some really exciting options in that position."
Alexander Büttner said: "Joining Manchester United is one of the best days of my life. It's a team I have admired for many years now and I can't wait to join my teammates and play my part in helping the club be successful."

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...nder-buttner-signs-for-manchester-united.aspx

Some high praise there from Sir Alex.

Start him next game.

Can't be any worse than Evra has been in the last couple of years. He'll probably only be a bit part player this season though (unless he can play centre back perhaps).

Doesn't seem he is being given much of a royal treatment at the club. Probably had to buy it himself as well.

Evra has been a liability for 2 seasons and is making another strong case this one but SAF cant see under his nose, if we dont remove dead weights we would be having another nothing season. SAF of previous years would have got rid.

He's just bought a player who perhaps can replace Evra. With limited funds what more do you want?

This action could have been taken last year.

Can he defend?

That's obviously not a requirement (see: Evra, Patrice)

Left and Right backs are now just attackers that can put in a tackle. The amount of times in our current model of top flight footie you see a damn wingback get caught out of position because he was "helping the attack" is crazy.

http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org...der-buttner-vitesses-confident-left-back.html

A good read on buttner.

Good read, @thatkid .

Who knew that he would be playing for us and not against us.

Credit to Fergie for again ensuring that our defense is set for the future.

Let's see how he plays first.

My theory is that Evra's performances will improve now that there is some competition.

So, was speaking to a dutch guy i know, who is a PSV fan today and he reckons that he is pretty decent going forward for a fullback. Has a solid shot and cross, and can beat a man from a stop start having started off as a winger.

The problem with him is defensively though according to him, as he is still weak positionally and allows too many crosses in. Also, seems to lose his balance too regularly when he is running while defending.

Not sure what to make of it, but yeah that's what i got off him and he usually has pretty decent opinion on football.

I am just happy that we have signed him....Evra can get a rest for a few games too....

Nope.

Will fit right in, i mean left back.